Friday, July 10, 2009

Week # 3 - Scrappin' Moms Idol 3

It is time to celebrate the everyday moments in our life. Those little things that makes up our day and make you remember what life is all about.

Choose a theme from among the topics posted here and here as your jumping point for your layouts. Use this as inspiration for your everyday moments.

But wait, there is more…

1. Use white space on your layout.Space your photos within the given page while still maintaining white space.

So what is WHITE SPACE?White space (visual arts)In page layout, illustration and sculpture, white space is often referred to as negative space. It is that portion of a page left unmarked: the space between graphics, margins, gutters, space between columns, space between lines of type or figures and objects drawn or depicted. The term arises from graphic design practice, where printing processes generally use white paper.

White space should not be considered merely 'blank' space - it is an important element of design which enables the objects in it to exist at all, the balance between positive (or non-white) and the use of negative spaces is key to aesthetic composition.

When space is at a premium, such as some types of magazine, newspaper, and yellow pages advertising, white space is limited in order to get as much vital information on to the page as possible. A page crammed full of text or graphics with very little white space runs the risk of appearing busy, cluttered, and is typically difficult to read. Some designs compensate for this problem through the careful use of leading and typeface.

Judicious use of white space can give a page a classic, elegant, or rich appearance. For example, upscale brands often use ad layouts with little text and a lot of white space. Inexpert use of white space can make a page appear incomplete.

White Space Definition: White space, also called negative space, is the portions of a page left unmarked.

For the purposes of scrapbooking, it is a space left free of embellishments, photos, journaling, and do-dads. You can have a patterned piece of paper acting as your white space, as long as it is untouched. Designers like white space because it allows the eye to rest, and it also allows for the viewer to focus on the image/photo, and embellies around it, without distraction. If you like to cover every piece of your layout, this will truly be a challenge for you. You will learn to simplify your designs, and use space in a different way.

HOW TO: Easy! Pick a portion of your page right at the beginning of your design and cover it with something - or just tell yourself "Don't Go There!". Leave it alone and stick to your plan.

Scrappin' Moms Idol 3 Sponsors

We would like to thank the following for supporting this year's Scrappin' Moms Idol
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Who We Are

We are a group of Filipino scrapbooking addicts who also happen to be moms (or is it the other way around?). Aside from offering scrapbooking services, we also conduct scrapbooking and craft classes and demonstrations for corporate events and other occasions, like parties and school activities.

3rd Scrappin Moms Idol Grand Finale and Bazaar

Scrappin Moms Idol

What is the SCRAPPIN' MOMS IDOL?It is a 2-month long challenge organized by the Scrappin’ Moms.

The main objective is to display the creativity and artistry of the Filipino scrapbooker. This is a chance for us to showcase the degree of talent that is very abundant here and comparable to our international counterparts.

The Filipino’s innovativeness in creating layouts will be displayed through all these challenges. Resourcefulness abounds and this will truly be a uniquely Filipino “flava” -- scrapbooking at its finest.

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Scrapbytes Ezine

We have a free monthly scrapbooking ezine, Scrapbytes, with tips for new and experienced scrapbookers and a monthly challenge. Here is where we showcase the Filipino talent.

Scrapfest

We hold Scrapfest 1-2x a year (Scrapfest 5 was held in May 2008) where we bring together suppliers and scrapbookers under one roof for a whole day of scrapping and shopping.Our goal is to make the Philippines the center of scrapbooking in Asia.